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This new fast telephoto zoom from Tamron has some tough competition out there from Canon, Nikon and Sigma who all produce quality 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses. However, we are sure it will get some attention with a minimum focusing distance of 0.95m at all focal lengths and a magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at the 200mm focal length. This lens is most likely going to jump into the market at a reasonable price point to further increase its appeal. Tamron’s press release follows.
Press Release:

Tamron Announces the Launch of SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

A lightweight, high-performance and fast tele-zoom realizing 0.95m (ft) MFD over the Entire Zoom Range

Mr. Morio Ono, President of Tamron Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO, a lightweight, high-performance and fast tele-zoom lens designed for DSLR cameras with 35mm full-size image sensors.

The new SP AF70-200mm Di LD (IF) MACRO (Model AA001) is an F/2.8 fast tele-zoom designed for DSLRs with 35mm full-size image sensors, inheriting product concept of the existing SP AF28-75mm F/2.8 XR Di (Model A09) that is highly acclaimed as a compact and fast standard zoom lens enabling photographers to enjoy high cost　performance characteristics.

While dimensional increases are confined to the absolute minimum, the new SP AF70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO zoom lens offers the MFD (minimum focusing distance) of 0.95m over the entire zoom range for the maximum macro magnification ratio of 1:3.1 at f=200mm focal length, for stress-free photography, combined with the advantage of an internal focusing (IF) system. Read the rest of this entry »

A new version of the Tamron 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 superzoom with a built in AF motor has been announced. It is aimed at users of the D40 and D40x which lack legacy lens support for mechanical focus coupling. Nikon has been criticized for this omission which has meant that many users have had a limited selection of lenses that are compatible with their D40. It will be available from December 13th with price and worldwide availability yet to be announced.

Tamron’s Press Release:

Tamron announces the launch of the popular AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II with built-in motor for Nikon (Model A18N II)

A Compact, Lightweight and Ultimate High Power Zoom Lens Boasting the 13.9X Zoom
Power Designed Exclusively for APS-C Sized Digital SLRs

Mr. Morio Ono, of Tamron Co., Ltd., announced that the company will release the AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro, a lightweight, compact and ultra high power zoom lens designed exclusively for digital SLR cameras with APS-C sized image sensors with a built-in motor for Nikon (Model A18N II).

The AF18-250mm F/3.5-6.3 Di-II LD Aspherical (IF) Macro is the ultimate high power zoom lens boasting the world’s greatest zoom ratio* of 13.9X, a milestone that Tamron, the pioneer of high power zoom lenses, has achieved by commanding its technologies to further expand the capabilities of high power zoom lenses.
*As of November, 2007. Based upon Tamron’s research of lenses for exclusive use with digital SLRs equipped with APS-C sized image sensors